New Columbus Police online reporting system

Good afternoon, NECKO neighborhood -

In an important safety update, the Columbus Police have announced they are now accepting certain types of police reports on-line.  Here's the press release:

For Immediate Release:  For further information, Contact: Sergeant Rich Weiner at (614) 645-4593

Public Information Office

June 19, 2009

MA# 24-2009 

Columbus Police Unveil New Internet Reporting System 

The Columbus Division of Police announces the implementation of a new online reporting system. 

The online reporting system, known as COPLOGIC, is a fast and simple way for citizens to file police reports. COPLOGIC will allow citizens with Internet access to file reports anytime, anywhere, without having an officer present. All information is securely transferred to the servers through an encrypted channel.  Once the report is approved it will be saved as an official report and citizens will receive a copy of their report in PDF format. 

The following types of reports can now be filed online: 

• Telephone Harassment
• Identity Theft
• Lost Property
• Property Damage
• Theft (Involving an amount less than $3,000)
• Theft from a Motor Vehicle
• Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
• Vandalism

 

The new technology allows citizens to file a police report without the hassle of waiting for an officer to show up at their homes or businesses.  It will also save the Division of Police hundreds of man-hours every month.  COPLOGIC has been operational since March 2009 and has accepted well over 400 reports. 

For more information, or to make an online police report please visit www.columbuspolice.org .

315 Construction Project - Ramp Closures

Good morning, NECKO - This is an FYI about a major project on 315 that effects us directly starting tomorrow and involves the shutting down of most of the highway ramps near the neighborhood. Here is a link to the webpage with project information: http://www.dot.state.oh.us/projects/315/Pages/default.aspx

See below for a handy summary of the details provided by the Area Commission.

---------- Forwarded message ----------

From June 15-Nov. 1, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is making improvements to keep State Route 315 and its ramps safe and comfortable for driving. Please allow yourself additional travel time as you may experience some construction delays.

Construction Detail
Open Exit Ramps
315 North to North Broadway
 315 North to Lane
 315 North to Goodale
 315 South to Ackerman
 315 South to Lane
 315 South to Kinnear
 315 South to Goodale

Open Entrance Ramps
Ackerman to 315 North
 I-670 West to 315 North
 Goodale to 315 South

Closed Exit Ramps
315 North to Ackerman
 315 North to Medical Center Drive

Closed Entrance Ramps
Olentangy River Road to 315 North
 Lane to 315 North
 Goodale to 315 North
  670 East to 315 North
 North Broadway to 315 South
 Ackerman to 315 South
Olentangy River Road to 315 South
 Lane to 315 South
 12th Avenue to 315 South

Don't Forget! Vote Today 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Hello, NECKO - Just a reminder to take a few minutes today to vote in
the University Area Commission Elections.

The election is for University Area Commissioners - the voice for the
neighborhood to City Council.  As a reminder, the NECKO neighborhood's
own Susan Keeny is running for one of two seats that are open -  a
three-year term position for the highest vote getter and a one-year
term position for the runner up.  Current Commissioner Rebecca
Sterrett is also a candidate.

Here are the election details:

When: Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who: Residents of the Neighborhood

Where: Nearest location is Northside Branch of Columbus Metropolitan
Library at corner of McMillen & High

All locations are below:

North-  2563 N High St @ Hudson & High, Jack & Benny's Restaurant
North-  2231 N. High Street, Northwood & High Building, Election Headquarters
South -  303 E. Sixth Street, The Godman Guild
South -  1423 N. High Street, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northside Branch

For more information about the commission's election, please visit
http://www.universityareacommission.org/elections.htm

Neighborhood Garden "Vision" now up on website!

Good evening, NECKO -

The plans for the neighborhood garden are rolling along!  Check out the updated webpage at http://necko.org/necko/Garden.html for all the information. 

You'll also find the vision for the garden from our community meetings on the site as a PDF.  Check it out! 

Kudos to April and Susan for working on this and to everyone for their ideas!

Have a good week - William

Remember to Vote! - University Area Commission Elections - This Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Good evening, NECKO - Let's get out the vote this Saturday!

This Saturday is the election for University Area Commissioners - the voice for the neighborhood to City Council.  The NECKO neighborhood's own Susan Keeny is running for one of two seats that are open -  a three-year term position for the highest vote getter and a one-year term position for the runner up.  Current Commissioner Rebecca Sterrett is also a candidate.  

Here are the election details:

When: Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Who: Residents of the Neighborhood

Where: Nearest location is Northside Branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library at corner of McMillen & High

All locations are below:

North-  2563 N High St @ Hudson & High, Jack & Benny's Restaurant
North-  2231 N. High Street, Northwood & High Building, Election Headquarters
South -  303 E. Sixth Street, The Godman Guild
South -  1423 N. High Street, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Northside Branch

For more information about the commission's election, please visit http://www.universityareacommission.org/elections.htm

See you this Saturday!